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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

Next delivers latest profit outlook hike after festive trading boost

Next has increased its full-year profit outlook once again after a better-than-expected festive performance (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Next has increased its full-year profit outlook once again after a better-than-expected festive performance, but remains cautious over the outlook amid a worsening UK jobs market.

The high street retail giant, which has about 900 stores, reported a 5.9% rise in UK full-price sales for the nine weeks to December 27, while overseas sales surged by 38.3%.

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